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M1 Garand Megathread
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That's interesting. I've had those same spam cans of HXP, but they have always been on the 8rd enblocs in bandoleers. 192 rds. Where these are on 5rd clips, does that mean the Greeks had a bunch of 1903 Springfields?
Hah, I didn't even notice that it's 5rds. Oh well, I have plenty enblocs.
badshot101
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Basically all of those guns will be sold, unless the receiver is so worn dimensionally that it can't be re-used, which rarely if ever is the case. Worse case, they strip it down, reparkerize everything, rebuild op rod, add new barrel and new stock. These are the M1 specials, and they are great shooters.
You looking for HXP ammo?
What's the going rate for the 200 rounds in 30 cal ammo cans?
rosco61
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yes i am.
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thats not the stuff hes looking for.
he wants this stuff, it was a fricken bargain at the time.
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Yep, that's the stuff- Lapua brass + Lapua scenar projectiles. And no, they seem to be out.
It most definitely was a hell of a deal when they had it. I've been running that brass for years and just segregated a batch for practice only- mostly because of damage to the brass from M1's chewing up the rims and people stepping on it. Lapua brass is very consistent and lasts much longer than LC. I've split necks and seen stress rings above the case head after fewer cycles running LC brass. I think the HXP is pretty tough stuff too, but it is not quite as dimensionally consistent as is the Lapua. For whatever reason, I find that the Lapua requires trimming much less vs. LC and HTP brass.
I use the 308 version of this ammo and subsequently the brass in my 308 Garand and M1. The 308 version has basically identical accuracy vs. my very carefully loaded match hand loads with 155 TMK's. Just bought a couple cases and may buy more to keep stocking up. Wish they still had the .30-06 so I didn't have to buy new Lapua bra$$.
Can't remember if new ammo or Lapua brass reloads, but here's a couple of my postal match entries shot at 100 yards from the bench. .30-06 and .308, respectively. Both 100-7X if I recall correctly:
rosco61
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Beautiful Rifles all. Nice shooting as well.Yep, that's the stuff- Lapua brass + Lapua scenar projectiles. And no, they seem to be out.
It most definitely was a hell of a deal when they had it. I've been running that brass for years and just segregated a batch for practice only- mostly because of damage to the brass from M1's chewing up the rims and people stepping on it. Lapua brass is very consistent and lasts much longer than LC. I've split necks and seen stress rings above the case head after fewer cycles running LC brass. I think the HXP is pretty tough stuff too, but it is not quite as dimensionally consistent as is the Lapua. For whatever reason, I find that the Lapua requires trimming much less vs. LC and HTP brass.
I use the 308 version of this ammo and subsequently the brass in my 308 Garand and M1. The 308 version has basically identical accuracy vs. my very carefully loaded match hand loads with 155 TMK's. Just bought a couple cases and may buy more to keep stocking up. Wish they still had the .30-06 so I didn't have to buy new Lapua bra$$.
Can't remember if new ammo or Lapua brass reloads, but here's a couple of my postal match entries shot at 100 yards from the bench. .30-06 and .308, respectively. Both 100-7X if I recall correctly:
roger that. I’ll probably offload (2) 200 round cans next week.
rosco61
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keep me in mind.
shit cmp got to what .80 rnd with out the ammo crunch.
i would say a good price for hxp is what ever cmp was charging when it last had it.
ridleyman
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So, I have a conundrum. I have to wait months for my Garand to come, and I'm thinking about upping my order to 2 of them, but I have the itch.
Last Thursday I bought a Charter Arms Pathfinder from Patriot Arms in Ipswich, but sadly the pawl or hand which advances the cylinder broke after less than 100 rds yesterday. The shop has always been courteous and responsible, so hopefully they will either give me a new, functional one, and deal with CA themselves, or return my money. I will update after they open on Tuesday. Hopefully I can give them good ratings here, Yelp, and other sites.
Last Thursday I bought a Charter Arms Pathfinder from Patriot Arms in Ipswich, but sadly the pawl or hand which advances the cylinder broke after less than 100 rds yesterday. The shop has always been courteous and responsible, so hopefully they will either give me a new, functional one, and deal with CA themselves, or return my money. I will update after they open on Tuesday. Hopefully I can give them good ratings here, Yelp, and other sites.
Did you register your item with charter arms
This is going to get derailed....
I agree with Mac, he is just the vendor and will aid in shipping it out to the manufacturer to be repaired which should cost you nothing. It's serialized to you and now a used gun, shit luck but that is how it works. I hope you temper your expectations and don't run around writing shitty reviews for how you think it "should" work. It will get repaired but you'll need to wait.
I agree with Mac, he is just the vendor and will aid in shipping it out to the manufacturer to be repaired which should cost you nothing. It's serialized to you and now a used gun, shit luck but that is how it works. I hope you temper your expectations and don't run around writing shitty reviews for how you think it "should" work. It will get repaired but you'll need to wait.
wow the prices. back in the day i paid under $300 total for both my m1 carbine and garand. could of got a minty 03a3 for $75 but i did not because i am a lefty: regretting
Do what I did, drive down and pick up all the CMP Garands you want.
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You are not a lefty, only a "righty" would think that.
register your item , call the shop and see what he will do.
FFLs generally are not part of the warranty service.
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